Government of Rwanda and the International Computer Driving License (ICDL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding recently aimed at advancing digital literacy in Rwanda.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Minister of Youth and ICT Jean Philbert Nsengimana said, The MoU will fast track Rwandas Digital Literacy training and certification program for Government employees, teachers, students and the general population.
ICDL programme will facilitate the translation of the Equal Skills introductory workbook-based programme to Kinyarwanda in order to address computer skills in the general population, especially in areas where English literacy is less developed. The potential to develop audio and/or audio visual support resources will be examined by the Parties.
The partnership will go a long way in capacity building and increasing productivity, noting that the government and the private sector lose a lot because of the low productivity of employees, Nsengimana said.
He said: This opportunity provides Rwanda with a new beginning to raise the standards. There are so many places in the country where IT is taught but so far there has not been a national standard of ICT literacy. It is important that they not only acquire skills but they have accredited certification,
Proposals for digital literacy capacity building will be developed with a focus on employability skills, targeting high school and university graduates, those in rural areas, and those in the Small and Medium Entrepreneur (SME) sector.
ICDL programme will be implemented in the Ministry of Youth and ICT and other ministries and government institutions.
ICDL certification programmes have been delivered to over 12million people, in 41 languages, in across 148 countries through a network of over 24,000 test centers.
Rwanda with the help of its President H.E Paul Kagame has come very far in developing its ICT sector which is contributing to the development of the country.
Recently, in Lagos Nigeria, Rwandas Minister of MYICT Nsengimana received the continental social mediaaward in the category of Government/Public Sector for the annual Social Media Awards Africa (SMAA).
This is an initiative poised to recognise and reward excellence, creativity and impact in the use of social media tools and platforms by individuals and organisations.
The event brought together social media influencers, experts, enthusiasts and policy makers that would explore and forge new developmental paths for Africa.
In a statement, Nsengimana said MYICT embraced the use of social media through all networks to disseminate information; and it has become such an essential tool of communication that is essential avenue to receiving feedback from the stakeholders
The Social Media Awards Africa is an annual gathering of business leaders, social media experts andinfluencers, development experts and other relevant stakeholders who are positioned to promote development in Africa through digital and social media exploration.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Minister of Youth and ICT Jean Philbert Nsengimana said, The MoU will fast track Rwandas Digital Literacy training and certification program for Government employees, teachers, students and the general population.
ICDL programme will facilitate the translation of the Equal Skills introductory workbook-based programme to Kinyarwanda in order to address computer skills in the general population, especially in areas where English literacy is less developed. The potential to develop audio and/or audio visual support resources will be examined by the Parties.
The partnership will go a long way in capacity building and increasing productivity, noting that the government and the private sector lose a lot because of the low productivity of employees, Nsengimana said.
He said: This opportunity provides Rwanda with a new beginning to raise the standards. There are so many places in the country where IT is taught but so far there has not been a national standard of ICT literacy. It is important that they not only acquire skills but they have accredited certification,
Proposals for digital literacy capacity building will be developed with a focus on employability skills, targeting high school and university graduates, those in rural areas, and those in the Small and Medium Entrepreneur (SME) sector.
ICDL programme will be implemented in the Ministry of Youth and ICT and other ministries and government institutions.
ICDL certification programmes have been delivered to over 12million people, in 41 languages, in across 148 countries through a network of over 24,000 test centers.
Rwanda with the help of its President H.E Paul Kagame has come very far in developing its ICT sector which is contributing to the development of the country.
Recently, in Lagos Nigeria, Rwandas Minister of MYICT Nsengimana received the continental social mediaaward in the category of Government/Public Sector for the annual Social Media Awards Africa (SMAA).
This is an initiative poised to recognise and reward excellence, creativity and impact in the use of social media tools and platforms by individuals and organisations.
The event brought together social media influencers, experts, enthusiasts and policy makers that would explore and forge new developmental paths for Africa.
In a statement, Nsengimana said MYICT embraced the use of social media through all networks to disseminate information; and it has become such an essential tool of communication that is essential avenue to receiving feedback from the stakeholders
The Social Media Awards Africa is an annual gathering of business leaders, social media experts andinfluencers, development experts and other relevant stakeholders who are positioned to promote development in Africa through digital and social media exploration.
